Westminster Public Schools seeks an Athletic Trainer. Located just 15 minutes outside of downtown Denver, Westminster Public Schools is a culturally and ethnically diverse school district that offers a friendly work environment, a very competitive salary, and benefits. For more information or to apply, please visit our website at wps.org or contact HR at hrapplication@wps.org or 720.542.5026 or at 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80030. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Classification: AUX/TECH 05 ($37.45-$41.60 per hour)

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree.

More than one year of athletic training experience in a school setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Operating knowledge and experience with athletic training, first aid, weight training and protective devices, equipment and supplies.

English language skills, bilingual desired.

Basic mathematical skills.

Personal computer and keyboarding skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.

Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to worksites in the local area required.

Ability to work non-traditional hours including late evenings, early mornings and weekends.

Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules and instructions.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.

Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification required within three months of hire.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) Certified Athletic Trainer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain communications by:

a. Meeting with supervisor and/or District staff, e.g., District needs.

b. Being accessible via District communication devices.

c. Acting as a liaison between medical professionals, athletic staff and parents.

2. Provide athletic training services to student athletes by:

a. Ensuring services offered are within appropriate medical certifications.

b. Promoting safe and appropriate practices for competition.

c. Determining a student’s readiness to participate in athletics.

d. Assisting with strength and conditioning.

e. Facilitating rehabilitation and reconditioning, e.g., whirlpool treatments, hot/cold packs.

f. Offering preventative care, e.g., taping, icing, wrapping.

g. Organizing and delivering medical supplies to athletic events.

h. Attending athletic events to monitor and address injuries as needed.

3. Provide services to the District by:

a. Ordering, tracking and stocking supplies and materials.

b. Guiding Physical Education teachers with strengthening and conditioning of students.

c. Advising on the selection, fit, function, and maintenance of athletic equipment.

d. Providing for on-site recognition, evaluation and immediate treatment of illnesses and injuries.

e. Performing other tasks as assigned.

4. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel and all job-related matters.